workplace autonomy
Freedom at work
Workplace autonomy is the degree of independence and self-direction an employee has in how they perform their job.
This includes control over when, where, and how work gets done: The company offers significant workplace autonomy—employees set their own hours and work remotely.
High autonomy typically correlates with job satisfaction, while micromanagement represents its opposite.
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- flexible hoursAdjustable work schedule
- self-governanceIndependent management of affairs
own boss · decision making · discretion · innovation · decentralization · remote work · mastery · time management · independence · skill development · telecommuting · initiative · craftsmanship · work-life balance · flextime · authority · problem-solving · leadership
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Excessive supervisory control
close supervision · workplace monitoring · clock-watching · top-down management · command and control
workplace autonomycentralized authority
Governance from single point
hierarchical structure · regimentation · standardization · Taylorism · scientific management
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